Canterbury
No guarantees for Crusaders coach after dismal season
The Crusaders will undergo a thorough review of their worst Super Rugby campaign for 23 years before deciding whether Rob Penney will see out his contract.
Jetstar flight turned back after encountering 'significant turbulence'
A Jetstar aircraft has been forced to re-route mid-flight due to rough conditions - the carrier's second flight to encounter flight troubles this week.
Conservation land damaged in Canterbury fire
The blaze reached 150 hectares at its height and there is still a high fire risk in North Canterbury.
South Island scrub fires now contained, but crews will monitor overnight
People evacuated from their homes are now being allowed back after hours of work from firefighters.
Freight plane lands safely at Christchurch Airport after engine failure
Engineers are now working on the plane after a failure shortly after takeoff.
Residents kick up stink over wastewater treatment system
The proposal doesn't address Akaroa's leaky pipes and will cost $100,000 per sewer connection, according to locals.
Dam project aims to stop flooding in Christchurch's Early Valley
A series of dams to capture stormwater as it runs off the Port Hills are being constructed on farmland near Christchurch. It's the brainchild of Brent and Shirley Rawstron from Rossendale Wines, who… Audio
Students compete in 'insane' challenges to win car
Eating raw onions, stacking V cans and attempting to put a shirt on with just one arm are just some of the challenges the competitors have faced. Audio
Christchurch airport disruption after Jetstar plane incident
A Jetstar plane has had a difficult landing this morning, sliding off the runway. Audio
Woman reported as missing while visiting NZ found 'safe'
Forensic experts were earlier combing apartments after reports the woman had vanished.
Christchurch urges council to support struggling historic Arts Centre
More details have emerged of a Christchurch City Council proposal to give the cash-strapped Arts Centre about half of the funding it asked for.
'Serious concerns' for missing Chinese visitor
Christchurch police have "serious concerns" for a missing Chinese visitor who has not been seen since the weekend.
'Serious concerns' for missing Chinese visitor
Christchurch police have "serious concerns" for a missing Chinese visitor who has not been seen since the weekend.
Rates reprieve for Canterbury households, but transport projects delayed
Canterbury households are facing a lower than expected rates rise after the regional council found savings.
Police urge copper wire thieves to think about own safety
Police believe it's only a matter of time before someone gets hurt.
Prisoner reintegration trust link to murderer Joseph Brider revealed
A charity which helps reintegrate prisoners into society can now be named in connection with the convicted murderer and rapist.
Ashburton fight leaves three people injured
South Canterbury police believe that three people who were seriously injured in Ashburton on Sunday were injured in an altercation.
Person killed by falling tree in Banks Peninsula
A person has died after being hit by a falling tree in Canterbury.
Christchurch man arrested on child exploitation charges
A Christchurch man is facing online child exploitation charges, following a tip-off from United States social media platforms.
'Avoidable:' Irate residents allege council inertia on drainpipe maintenance
Heavy rain in a Christchurch suburb resulted in shin-deep flooding which residents say could have been avoided.